Colleen
girl name#2822 in 2025Colleen entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #93 in 1965, ranks #2822 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
#2822
rank today
#93
peak (1965)
60
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1443 |
| 1910s | #1015 |
| 1920s | #371 |
| 1930s | #226 |
| 1940s | #222 |
| 1950s | #115 |
| 1960s | #100 |
| 1970s | #129 |
| 1980s | #149 |
| 1990s | #245 |
| 2000s | #781 |
| 2010s | #1726 |
| 2020s | #2653 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Colleen has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 135,000 people named Colleen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Colleen alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Colleen in 2025?
- Colleen ranks #2822 among US girl names in 2025, with 60 babies given the name.
- When was the name Colleen most popular?
- Colleen peaked in 1965, reaching #93 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Colleen with classmates?
- Colleen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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